Learn more about our fantastic judges who are here to support you and judge the competition. More judges TBA.
Amie Gale
Class Judge
Amie is an multi-award-winning and Best in Show grooming stylist with a passion for all things dog related.
Having judged a number of competitions online, Amie feels incredibly honoured to now be judging in person.
With over 13 years of grooming experience, Amie owns a successful grooming salon in Milton Keynes, which received global recognition in 2025. Her salon has also been ranked among the top three groomers in Milton Keynes for the past eight years.
Although she is best known for presenting poodles in the competition ring, Amie has also achieved Best in Show wins with a Scottish Terrier, Standard Poodle, and hand-stripped Schnauzer.
Amie has been involved in multiple education and speaking events, including appearing on the World Conference stage in 2024 and 2025, as well as delivering educational seminars at the College of Animal Welfare over the past two years.
She is a proud member of the Mutneys Professional Pet Care competition team and an ambassador for both Colin Taylor Products and Mutneys Professional Pet Care.
In 2023, Amie was honoured with the esteemed Liz Paul Achievement Award for Rising Star. She was then nominated for Up and Coming Stylist of the Year in 2024, before going on to win the title in 2025.
Holly Morris
Class Judge
Holly is an award winning, qualified, competitive dog groomer and business owner for over 18 years.
Holly’s love and passion is for scissoring and pure breed trims, and hopes to be able to encourage, and help all competitors she will be judging.
Currently running a team of professionals in our Grooming, Hydrotherapy and Daycare centre on the outskirts of Derbyshire/Manchester area, welcoming up to 60 dogs a day.
People may recognise Holly as part of Mutney’s Competition Team with Bichon Frise in Pure Breed Scissor (Champ) or Poodle (Open) with Toy Poodle Sprout.
She began her competition career over 13years ago with her own Bedlington terrier (now 15!) after being inspired by watching Colin Taylor. Holly has competed with other breeds including Gordon setters, West Highland Terriers and American Cocker Spaniels.
Having competed and placed around the UK, Ireland and Europe, last year saw Holly be nominated for awards such as International Groomer of the year, Up & Coming Groomer, and Rising Stylist of the year.